Job Description 

Purpose of the Job:

To be proactive in all aspects of tax consulting and compliance
Key job duties or responsibilities: 
Involvement in consulting and advising clients on a wide range of individual tax and employees’ tax issues
both in relation to local and expatriate individuals
Preparation and/or first review of tax calculations and tax returns on behalf of clients
Assisting on expatriate payroll engagements where required
Assisting on local payroll employees’ tax reviews and audits
Participating as a member of engagement teams to deliver tax compliance and consulting services to global expat populations authorised for services and employers
Producing accurate work to a high technical standard, including preparation of calculations, drafting  opinions and reports
Interpretation and application of theoretical knowledge and practical experience
Prioritisation of workload and meeting required deadlines
Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts
Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands
Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals
 Assisting managers with drafting of billing and monthly financial reporting
 Keeping accurate record of time spent on tasks

Qualifications and experience

BCom Accounting or BCom Law, LLB
HDip (Tax) or similar
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Expatriate Tax and Employees’ Tax
Current SAIT or other Regulatory Controlling Body membership and active SARS Tax Practitioner registration
SQL and/or data analytics qualifications and/or experience will be beneficial
Active payroll (in particular, PaySpace) and/ SARS e@syfile experience will be beneficial

Critical Interpersonal or Interactive skills

 Numerically strong
 Good opinion / report writing skills
 Drive and enthusiasm
 Sound technical ability and knowledge
 Good working knowledge of SARS eFiling
 Good interpersonal skills
 Good presentation skills
 Able to communicate at and with all levels
 Effective time management and prioritisation skills
 Able to deliver to tight time scales
 Able to adapt to different working environments
 Actively participate in the performance development and growth of oneself and others by giving honest and open feedback to all colleagues